Welcome! My name is Mrs. Darlene. I have been teaching children for over 15 years in both private and public schools. My licensed home childcare has been open since Oct. 2005. I am a certified and state licensed Preschool and Elementary School Teacher, Discovery Toys Educational Representative, Young Living Essential Oil Educator and Mother.

I love helping children discover the world around them through exploration and play, learning skills that they will use in school and throughout their life.

About the curriculumWe use Creative Curriculum, an IL State Approved Curriculum. It is structured for children Infant through School Age, for use in family child care homes, as well as schools.Themes are combined with standard curriculum practices to meet the children's needs and the Illinois Early Learning Standards.

Our childcare is not 'just' daycare or babysitting. We care for your child as our own, with unconditional love, kindness and structure. We also provide wonderful learning opportunities, encouraging your child to be prepared for school and life while playing, creating and interacting.

In need of a break? Time to regroup your energies?Call for part time or hourly care. Some Evenings/Saturdays.

Openings limited.Visit, Interview, Registration, Deposit and paperworkrequired at least 4 days prior to start date.See Parent Handbook and Registration Forms for more infoAll DCFS and American Butterflies Home Childcare rules apply.